1950 Ferrari 125 F1 vs. 1983 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1983 Mazda Cosmo is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Ferrari 125 F1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Ferrari 125 F1 would be higher. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Mazda Cosmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Ferrari 125 F1 (227 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1983 Mazda Cosmo. (93 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Ferrari 125 F1 should accelerate faster than 1983 Mazda Cosmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Mazda Cosmo weights approximately 380 kg more than 1950 Ferrari 125 F1.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control.
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1950 Ferrari 125 F1 | 1983 Mazda Cosmo | |
Make | Ferrari | Mazda |
Model | 125 F1 | Cosmo |
Year Released | 1950 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1500 cc | 1769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2620 mm |